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承
Consent, Accept, Inherit
うけたまわ.る
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
When customer service staff in Japan answer the phone, they often say 承知しました (shōchi shimashita), meaning 'Certainly' or 'Understood.' This expression is considered very polite.
Memory Trick
Imagine respectfully bowing after receiving important instructions from your manager. Accepting the request helps you remember 承 means 'to accept' or 'to receive.'
Readings
Onyomi: ショウ (shou)
Kunyomi: うけたまわ.る
Example Words
承知
しょうち (shouchi)
Understanding
承認
しょうにん (shounin)
Approval
継承
けいしょう (keishou)
Inheritance
了承
りょうしょう (ryoushou)
Consent
Example Sentence
はい、承知しました。
はい、しょうちしました。
hai, shouchi shimashita
Yes, understood.